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Size: |
2,479 acres --- Quail Ridge Ranch |
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Location: |
West Texas in Bailey County near Muleshoe, TX. |
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Terrain: |
The Quail Ridge Ranch is primarily gently rolling with some
areas of large elevation change. The ranch ranges from open
grassy clearings to areas of both thick and thin mesquite
brush. The main forage grasses are blue and side oats gramma,
buffalo grass, vine mesquite grass, and some tabosa. There
is a large ridge of hills the rises along the center of the
ranch that offers beautiful views of old cottonwood trees
and groves of salt cedars along the banks of the 80 acre
Coyote Lake. Coyote Lake is an alkaline lake that winters
over 40,000 Sandhill Cranes and other waterfowl when it
holds water. As a bonus the sand hill and mesquite habitat
harbors Mule Deer and there has been a 203 & a 181 B&C buck
taken off the ranch. The ranch also offers Prairie dog
hunting which is fun during the off season or for simply
shooting rifles. |
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Improvements: |
There is an older 1900 sq ft. brick home with an enclosed
garage. 25 acre alfalfa field with side roll irrigation
system and strong irrigation water. Two submersible wells
with pvc lines providing water to owner’s home, livestock,
and wildlife. Fences are good to excellent. |
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Wildlife: |
Quail—Bobwhite and Blue Quail, Mule Deer—Nine Day Season,
Sandhill Crane, Ducks, Mourning Dove, Prairie dogs,
excellent varmint hunting. |
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Income: |
Approximately 220 acres is in the CRP program through 2012.
The owner is receiving an annual payment of $7,721.00 or
$35.00 per acre. This CRP grass mix provides excellent cover
and habitat for game birds. |
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Taxes: |
2007 taxes were $2993.51 |
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Comments: |
It is not uncommon for hunters to encounter 30-35 coveys of
birds per day when hunting the Quail Ridge Ranch. This is an
excellent opportunity to own a large hunting and cattle
ranch for a minimal price per acre. |
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Price: |
$385 per acre |
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Contact: |
Andrew Pennington - Listing Agent (940) 838-8112 |